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Spot de Cintsa Bay

Cintsa Bay

Cintsa Bay

South Africa

-32.83 | 28.12

Overview

Cintsa Bay is a kite spot north of East London, in a semi-sheltered bay on the Wild Coast. This holiday village offers a relaxed atmosphere with a beautiful sandy beach and warm subtropical waters (20-24°C). The bay provides more accessible conditions than the wild Wild Coast, suitable for intermediate riders in moderate conditions.

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The spot works in SW to SE winds. The bay offers partial swell protection, creating calmer conditions than open ocean. Tide influences the available beach surface. Best at mid-tide. At low tide, wide beach and extended sailing area.

On the water

Warm subtropical water (20-24°C). Semi-sheltered conditions in the bay with reduced swell. Sandy bottom. Moderate waves suitable for learning wave riding. Weak currents in the bay.

Required level

Intermediate

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Spot currently open :-)

Parking

Access via the R72 from East London (about 40 min). Parking on the waterfront in Cintsa village. Tarred road to the village. Accommodation and restaurants available.

Hazards

Residual swell that can surprise beginners. Possible currents at the bay exit. Sharks occasionally present. Jellyfish in summer. Solo sailing not recommended.

Wind specificities

The main kite wind is the south-west (SW), blowing side-onshore in the bay. South (S) and south-east (SE) winds also work well. The bay offers some protection from north-east winds. Thermal wind in the afternoon during summer. Season: October to March.

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